Vinted Shoppers Share Anger Regarding Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
